J&K CM Omar Abdullah lays stress on Himachal Pradesh-type laws to protect agricultural land
The Chief Minister noted that Himachal Pradesh has adopted a strict policy in this regard and stressed the adoption of a similar policy in J&K.
The Chief Minister noted that Himachal Pradesh has adopted a strict policy in this regard and stressed the adoption of a similar policy in J&K.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah reiterated on Thursday that Jammu and Kashmir is facing a severe threat from climate change, particularly in the form of a water crisis, stressing the need for greater awareness and action.
Anticipating a drought-like situation in Jammu and Kashmir due to negligible rain and snow this winter, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday warned of a worsening water crisis in the Union Territory (UT) and called for collective efforts to tackle the alarming situation.
Mehbooba Mufti, on Sunday, asked Chief Minister Omar Abdullah to refrain from endorsing the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A by the BJP government in the preparation of business rules for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly.
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday questioned the “arbitrary” dismissal of three government employees by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on the charges of terror links and said that the law says “every accused person is innocent until proven guilty in the court.”
Extending his best wishes to Omar Abdullah on his becoming the Chief Minister, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday assured that the Centre will work closely with him and his team for the progress of Jammu and Kashmir.
Omar was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in a glittering ceremony at Sher-i-Kashmir International Convention Centre on the banks of the Dal lake.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his 'heartfelt' congratulations to Omar Abdullah on his swearing-in as the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
Congress had contested the assembly election in a pre-poll alliance with the NC.
Ahead of his oath-taking ceremony as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah said on Wednesday that he "look forward" to working in cooperation with government of India but being the CM of a Union Territory has its own challenges.
